• 1.0.0-Extension 2a0e37a73d

    bvandeusen released this 2026-01-26 11:49:30 -05:00 | 12 commits to main since this release

    GallerySubscriber Extension - Release Notes

    Version 1.0.0

    Release Date: January 2026

    Overview

    Initial release of the GallerySubscriber browser extension for Firefox. This extension streamlines the process of exporting authentication credentials from supported platforms to your self-hosted GallerySubscriber backend, enabling automated content downloading via gallery-dl.

    Features

    • Patreon - Export session cookies for accessing patron-only content
    • SubscribeStar - Support for both .com and .adult domains
    • Hentai-Foundry - Export authentication cookies for mature content access

    Discord Token Capture

    • Automatic authorization token capture from Discord API requests
    • No manual token entry required - just use Discord in your browser
    • Secure local storage with timestamp tracking

    User Interface

    • Clean, modern popup interface for quick access
    • Real-time platform status indicators showing cookie/token availability
    • One-click export for individual platforms or bulk export all at once
    • Connection status indicator showing backend connectivity

    Theme Support

    • Automatic light/dark theme matching system preferences
    • Uses CSS custom properties for consistent theming
    • Seamless appearance across popup and options pages

    Performance Optimizations

    • Connection test caching (2-minute interval) to reduce API calls
    • Non-blocking UI - interface loads immediately while data fetches in background
    • Efficient background script initialization

    Configuration

    • Simple setup via options page
    • Secure API key authentication with your GallerySubscriber backend
    • Connection test to verify setup before use

    Technical Details

    • Manifest Version: 2
    • Minimum Firefox Version: 57+
    • Permissions Required:
      • cookies - Read authentication cookies from supported sites
      • storage - Store configuration and captured tokens
      • webRequest - Monitor Discord API for token capture
      • Host permissions for supported platforms

    Installation

    1. Download gallerysubscriber-signed.xpi
    2. Open Firefox and navigate to about:addons
    3. Click the gear icon and select "Install Add-on From File"
    4. Select the downloaded .xpi file
    5. Click the extension icon and configure your backend URL and API key

    Known Limitations

    • Discord token capture requires using Discord in the browser (not the desktop app)
    • Cookies must be refreshed if you log out and back into platforms
    • Token-based platforms other than Discord require manual configuration in the web UI

    Support

    For issues, feature requests, or contributions, please visit the project repository.


    GallerySubscriber Extension is designed for personal use with self-hosted GallerySubscriber instances.

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